Land based- activities completed on the ground

Water based- activities completed in the water

Air based- activities that make large use of the air

Alternative- activities that cannot be categorised under the other categories

Some examples of Water based activities would be; swimming, kayaking, canoeing, scuba diving, white water rafting, wind surfing and sailing. Again following the pattern all of these activities make total use of the water to complete them.

Some examples for Air based activities would be; hang gliding, paragliding, skydiving/parachuting and flying. These continue the trend previously demonstrated regarding the categorisation.

Some examples for alternative would be; high ropes, coasteering and geocaching. Notice how these are all outdoor activities be cannot be easily put into one of the other established categories due to the unique nature of the activity.

PATIENCE - patience is when you are able to remain calm when something or someone is taking longer than expected or general delay.

COMMUNICATION - communication is when you can effectively get points and important information out to other people in this case people you are working with in the group.

LEADERSHIP - leadership is the ability to take charge of a situation or group of people an effectively designate tasks or responsibilities.

For the orienteering section some soft skills that are necessary for success would be determination, cooperation and teamwork. However if I want to not just succeed but excel I will need to make use of other soft skills such as; leadership, problem-solving and adaptability.

For the kayaking section Soft skill may differ slightly due to the nature of the activity for example communication, adaptability and time management are crucial to be able to complete the activity.

For the rock climbing section Soft skills would include things like communication with the belayer to tell then to add some slack or ask for directions. determination is also important to be able to finish a climb you may be struggling with or unable to complete

ENDURANCE - endurance is the how long the body can last doing a certain task examples would be long distance continuous running or walking.

BALANCE - balance is the ability the body can maintain an upright posture limiting the amount of slips or falls

STRENGTH - strength is the body's limit on the weight it can hold from a static position or without using external factors like momentum.

For orienteering important Physical skills would include endurance, balance and coordination. These are skills that would be necessary for the completion of the task but all other skills would be helpful to posses.

For kayaking important Physical skills differ hugely as this activity does put strain on muscles so skills like power, balance, endurance and overall physical fitness are an absolute need for this activity otherwise completion would be unnecessarily complicated.

For rock climbing some important physical skills would include balance, agility and endurance. balance would be important as it improves your technique and allows you to stay on the wall. agility and endurance are important as it will allow you to move faster and more efficiently without getting too tired.

For orienteering gear that is necessary is correct clothing (depending on weather and location), map of the area, compass, rucksack, food and water, medicines (for those who need it) and walking boots. some other gear may be helpful but not necessary this includes, extra clothes route cards, GPS tracker, bush craft knife and camping gear if you are staying overnight (tent sleeping bag and matt).

For kayaking gear that is necessary would include ,the kayak, the ore and a wetsuit. other non necessary gear may include, change of clothes, towels, GPS, food and water. non necessary items are there to benefit the participant as they are not needed but will heavily impact the enjoyment of the activity and therefore increase the chance of success

Rock climbing gear that is an absolute is a harness, rope, and belay device. these are needed to maintain safety when attempting a climb. some other equipment that may help would be chalk and a chalk bag, carabiners and climbing shoes.

The equipment used in orienteering is a crucial part of the activity. It cannot be done properly without it, Some of the equipment you WILL use is; map, compass, route cards. some people may use technology and GPS devices as well to ensure they are going the correct way. Other equipment that will benefit you are; provisions, water, correct weather clothing, rucksack. and if you are camping afterwards you will want a tent, sleeping bag, matt and additional food and water.

The equipment in kayaking is also majorly important for the activity to ensure its safety. The most crucial pieces of equipment would be the kayak, paddle and water buoyancy aid. other equipment that would greatly benefit you would be a wet or dry suit, GPS device, and an additional change of clothes.

Weight training is good as it can be used to increase the strength and endurance of muscles. weight training can also be split into days where you target specific muscles or groups this means that weight training can be done across the whole body and is not just subject to certain locations. cardio is beneficial to your cardiovascular health and endurance. there are many different types of cardio but the most commonly known one is running/jogging due to its versatility, practical application and its overall health benefits.